In this episode of the Neutral Webinar, Nate Helbach sits down with Amelia Baxter, CEO and co-founder of Whole Trees, to explore the future of mass timber and its impact on sustainable development. From Whole Trees’ early days in residential design to cutting-edge structural research with MIT, Amelia shares how solid round timber can outperform steel, reduce carbon, and bring beauty and biodiversity into our buildings. We walk through carbon-smart supply chains, forest management strategies, EPD comparisons, and case studies like the Festival Foods Grocery and the Venice Biennale. If you're curious about what timber can do—and how design, data, and ecology come together—this one’s for you.

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Timestamps

‍00:00 – Introduction and Meeting Setup

‍00:53 – Overview of Whole Trees Structures

‍03:34 – Challenges and Innovations in Structural Timber

‍06:51 – Product Offerings and Market Reach

‍08:08 – Case Studies and Project Examples

‍11:49 – Carbon Footprint and Environmental Impact

‍31:05 – Seismic Considerations and Market Diversification

‍35:49 – Residential and Commercial Applications

‍37:31 – Venice Biennale Exhibit and Future Directions

‍45:48 – Conclusion and Contact Information